333 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 - 253-841-4321

City of Puyallup

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Public Records Requests

The city takes great pride in its mission to "earn the public trust and deliver quality municipal services for the people who live in, work in, and visit the growing community that defines the City of Puyallup."

Puyallup's Public Records Request Program provides city staff the opportunity to both earn trust and demonstrate the city's commitment to quality service.  We have worked very hard in the past year to do just that, and the statistics show it:

  • Approximately 1911 requests for records were filled in 2009
  • More than two-thirds of these requests were filled within three business days
  • Over 1,504 hours -- equal to 188 days of staff time -- were dedicated to the fulfillment of Public Records Requests in 2009.


The city is working to improve its Public Records Request Tracking system to continue and improve timely responses to requests from citizens, businesses, and the media.  We take pride in complying with the Open Public Records Act and look forward to serving the public.  We know that it is the active and involved members of our community that make Puyallup a great place to live, work and visit.

How to Request a Public Record

The City of Puyallup asks citizens to fill out a Public Records Request form when requesting a public record. This request is routed through the City Clerk's office and the City Attorney's office.  (Note:  The Police Department has a separate public records request process.) 

Please be aware that:

  • Request for records can take two to three weeks to process, however, every effort is made to fulfill the request in a timely manner.
  • There will be a $.15 per page charge for each 8 1/2 x 11 size copy of a public document.
  • There will be additional charges for larger documents, maps, tapes, disks, and mailing charges.

Please fill out the form completely and mail it to:

City of Puyallup
City Clerk's Office
Request for Public Records
333 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371

You may also drop the form off in person at the above address during business hours.  If you would like information on the status of your request, please call the City Clerk's Office at (253) 841-5480.

The more detail information you can include in your request, the quicker the Clerk's Office will be able to locate the records you are seeking.

Public Records Request Form